[2025 Semboku Attraction] Travel Guide for Tsuru no Yu Onsen (Updated May)

RUto Onsen is a renowned hot spring village in Japan, celebrated for its seven unique hot springs, each offering distinct benefits and experiences. Visitors can enjoy the serene mountain landscape, lush forests, and waterfalls while soaking in the hot springs, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists. This article provides a comprehensive guide to experiencing the charm of RUto Onsen, including recommended activities, nearby attractions, and local cuisine. - ♨️ The Seven Hot Springs 1. Tsurunoyu Onsen: The oldest, with a thatched roof, offering a historical ambiance. 2. Kuroyu Onsen: Known for its abundant water supply. 3. Yama no Yakuto: Retains the nostalgic feel of old therapeutic baths. 4. Myou no Yu Onsen: Features an open-air bath with waterfall views. 5. Ganiba Onsen: Ideal for a forest bathing experience. 6. Ookama Onsen: A former schoolhouse, exuding a retro atmosphere. 7. Kyukamura Nyuto Onsen: Offers the most modern facilities. - ♨️ Top 3 Recommended Onsens in Nyuto Onsen Village ▪️ Tsurunoyu Onsen: A representative secret hot spring of Akita, popular for its secluded mountain setting. ▪️ Kuroyu Onsen: The most remote in Nyuto Onsen Village, discovered around 1674, with over 350 years of history. ▪️ Kyukamura Nyuto Onsen: The most modern accommodation in the village, recently renovated for convenience. - 📆 Best Seasons to Visit Nyuto Onsen The best times to visit are autumn and winter. ▪️ Autumn: From mid to late October, the hot spring village is adorned with autumn leaves, offering a quintessentially Japanese scenic view. ▪️ Winter: Experience the luxury of soaking in warm hot springs while surrounded by a snowy landscape, including the unique "snow-viewing bath" experience. - 🎫 Onsen Tour Pass For those planning to visit multiple hot springs, the "Onsen Tour Pass" is recommended. For just 1,800 yen, guests can enjoy day trips to seven inns, a great value. The pass is exclusive to guests of the seven inns and includes shuttle bus service around Nyuto Onsen Village. - 🍝 Popular Local Cuisine 1. Sengan Toge Chaya Tazawako Main Store: Famous for its "sweet oden." 2. Shokujidokoro Iori: Popular dishes include salt-grilled rockfish and yam pot. 3. Soba Goro Tazawako Station Front: A small soba noodle shop with only 20 seats. - 📸 Recommended Nearby Attractions Tazawako, Dakigaeri Gorge, Kansagu (Ukiki Shrine) #NyutoOnsen #NyutoOnsenVillage #JapanHiddenTravel #JapanOnsenTravel #JapanOnsenInns

I stayed at a secluded inn where you can bathe in as many baths as you like♨️ This is Nyuto Onsen, a hidden hot spring that has a real mixed bath, not a private one! I've put together a summary of my stay😊 By the way, I also tried the famous mixed bath...! It was my first time, so it really took courage🤣 lol The other women guests and I encouraged each other, saying "Good luck!" and "You can do it now!", and somehow we managed to get in🤣It was a time when a mysterious friendship sprouted between women in order to enter the mixed bath♨️ lol A secluded inn that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. Please come and visit! #Akita #AkitaHotel #NyutoOnsen #HotSpring #HotelStay #QuintessaCampaign

I stayed at Tsuru no Yu in Nyuto Onsen, a hidden hot spring in Akita! This time, I'll report on the breakfast✨ This inn serves dinner in the room, but breakfast is served at the venue. The menu mainly consisted of wild vegetables and fish. It was a rare dish that I don't usually eat😋I had a healthy breakfast and had a great time✨ Access: 50 Sendatsuzawa National Forest, Tazawako, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture (Bus from Tazawako Station) #Akita #NyutoOnsen #HotSpring #gw2022jp

Dinner at Tsuru no Yu Onsen is served in your room. (*Except for Building 2) You can enjoy your meal in your room without worrying about being seen by others. It was a hearty dinner where we enjoyed Akita specialties such as "Yama no Imo Soup" with plenty of wild vegetables and salt-grilled trout 😋 Access: 50 Sendatsuzawa National Forest, Tazawa Lake, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture (Bus from Tazawako Station) #Akita #Chichito Onsen #Hot Springs #gw2022jp

Akita's Nyuto Onsen is famous for its good spring quality✨ The oldest of the Nyuto Onsen, "Tsuru no Yu," is a rare place where four springs spring up in one place. Each has different effects👀 There are seven hot springs in the area, including private baths. It was open 24 hours a day, so I was able to bathe whenever I wanted! Day trips are also possible, although the time is limited🙆‍♀️ Access: 50 Sendatsuzawa National Forest, Tazawako, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture (Bus from Tazawako Station) #Akita #NyutoOnsen #HotSpring #gw2022jp

Tsuru no Yu, located in Nyuto Onsen Village in Akita Prefecture, is one of the oldest and most legendary hot spring inns in Northeast Japan. According to legend, a hunter discovered a wounded white crane healing in this hot spring, hence the name. The milky white sulfur spring water, the thatched houses from the Edo period, and the winter snow scene make you feel like you are walking into an ancient Japanese painting. When you come to Tsuru-no-Yu, time seems to stand still, leaving only the warmth of the hot spring and the tranquility of nature. ♨️✨ The unique charm of Tsuru-no-Yu Tsuru no Yu was built in 1638 and has four different types of hot springs, including a milky white mixed bathing open-air hot spring, a black hot spring and a waterfall hot spring. The most famous mixed bathing open-air hot spring has warm water. When the snow falls in winter, soaking in the hot spring while overlooking the snowy forest can heal your body and mind. Since the water is opaque, female tourists can also experience it with confidence. There is also an open-air hot spring for women only, "Taishiro no Yu", which is private and comfortable. 🛁 Quaint accommodation and authentic cuisine The hotel has preserved the "Honjin" long house from the Edo period, and the wooden structure and the firepit exude a strong sense of antiquity. There is no TV or air conditioning in the room, deliberately creating a digital detoxification environment. For dinner, you can enjoy Akita specialties in your room, such as charcoal-grilled sweetfish, yam hotpot and mountain vegetable dishes. The ingredients are fresh and memorable. Breakfast is served in the lobby, which is simple but full of local flavor. 🍲🔥 Tips for taking photos and checking in 1. Mixed bathing open-air hot spring: The milky white hot spring in the winter snow scene is a classic picture. Pay attention to privacy when taking pictures. It is recommended to capture the distant view or architectural details. 2. Thatched house: The main house and the snowy scenery complement each other and are perfect for taking retro-style photos of people and scenery. 3. Hot Spring Village Trail: From the wooden waterwheel at the entrance to the snow-covered path, every shot will be a blockbuster. Useful Information • Location: 50 Sendaze, Tazawako, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, Japan (Tsuru no Yu Hot Spring) • Transportation: Take the Ugo Kotsu Bus from JR Tazawako Station to the Alpakomakusa stop (approximately 35 minutes, 630 yen). The hotel provides pick-up service (advance reservation required). Or drive about 30 minutes. • Tickets: Day trip hot spring 700 yen (10:00-15:00, open-air hot spring closed on Mondays) • Accommodation fee: about 15,000-23,250 yen per person (including breakfast and dinner, heating fee of 1,320 yen per room in winter) • Best time to visit: Winter (December-February), when the snow scenery is the most beautiful • Recommended duration: One night is recommended to fully experience the hot springs and food Why do you recommend Tsuru no Yu? Tsuru no Yu is not only a hot spring, but also an experience of traveling through time and space. From the ancient wooden buildings to the healing milky white hot springs, every detail is full of traditional Japanese charm. The snow hot springs in winter are particularly unforgettable and suitable for travelers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and seek spiritual peace. Come to this secret place and capture the most beautiful memories of winter! 📸💖 Check-in location: #鹤之浴温泉, #乳头温泉

I've been curious about local hot springs ever since I found out about them. 📍Location: Tsuru no Yu, Nyuto Onsenkyo It was truly a different world❄️ Get off at Tazawako Station on the Shinkansen Take the bus from Tazawako Station to Alpa Komakusa Tsuru no Yu came to pick me up from there✨ It took about an hour from when I got off the Shinkansen, but even on the bus I was able to experience the snow country with the amount of snow and enjoyed it like an attraction🌈 The inn is a building that has been around since the Edo period The particularly popular "Honjin" has a waiting list of up to six months...!!! Here you can enjoy cooking using the hearth attached to the room. This time, I stayed in the newly built room "Higashi Honjin" at Tsuru no Yu, and I could feel the retro feel from the room, which I thought was ingenious☺️ The highlight of the baths is the "Nyuto Onsen" As the name suggests, the water is white, but there are four different springs with different qualities, called "Shiroyu", "Kuroyu", "Naka ​​no Yu" and "Taki no Yu". The open-air baths are for women and mixed bathing. When you hear "mixed bathing", it may seem like a high hurdle, but women can move from the special changing room to the mixed bathing, and there is a path that connects to the mixed bathing, and the hot water is laid on the path, so they can move to the mixed bathing open-air bath without going outside😊👌 Seeing the hot spring flowers, I could feel the quality of the hot springs, and the Kuroyu and Shiroyu were all good, but the women's open-air bath was overwhelmingly the best🫣💕 It's sad that I can't take a photo of it!! ! ! ! The women's bath was better than the mixed bath in terms of the view of the snowy scenery that spread out before me 👀 Plus, the food was so delicious that it was the best 🍚 Akita's specialty kiritanpo hotpot, and because we were in the mountains, we had a lot of side dishes with mountain vegetables and river fish sashimi, and I was full!! ! This time, I went with JR East's JR Dynamic Rail Pack, and booked the accommodation and Shinkansen ticket. Nyuto Onsenkyo Tsuru no Yu is quite popular, and it's honestly quite difficult to book directly 💦 However, for some reason, with the JR Dynamic Rail Pack, you can sometimes book a room at "Higashi Honjin" or "Hanare Honjin"!! ! Moreover, the package is actually more economical than buying it separately from the Shinkansen🥰 What's more, if you use the above reservation method, you can get a free drink such as local sake or apple juice with your meal, and you can also get a gift such as a postcard, so it feels like a great deal💞 I really recommend this inn, and it was the best inn I've ever stayed at✨ #0yentravelFebruary2025 #Akita #ChyutoOnsenkyo

Nyuto Onsen is a hidden hot spring surrounded by nature in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, and its beautiful scenery and historic hot spring inns are its charms. This place has long been known as a "therapeutic hot spring resort." It is also surrounded by beautiful nature, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Nyuto Onsen has a history as a therapeutic hot spring resort, and some inns draw their own spring water, and you can enjoy a variety of hot springs, including milky white and black hot springs! ️ You can see the hot spring bubbling up from the bottom of the water, which shows that it is a high-quality hot spring. It is a little difficult to access, but as soon as you enter the hot spring, you will feel relaxed and have a great time♨️ A high-quality hot spring in a quiet environment away from the hustle and bustle of a big city. A place that I would definitely recommend visiting when you visit Akita Prefecture! 📍Location: 50 Sendatsuzawa National Forest, Lake Tazawa, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture (the address of the hot spring we visited this time) 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Quiet and relaxing, surrounded by nature 💰Price per person: 700 yen (price for the hot spring we visited this time, prices vary depending on the hot spring) #Domestic Travel Record

\7 Recommended Spots in Akita Prefecture/ ⁡ Akita Prefecture is rich in hot springs and nature🍂 Tsuru no Yu in Nyuto Onsenkyo was especially great, with its white water, outdoor bathing, and mixed bathing◎ The mixed bathing is mostly for men, so women who are concerned about it might want to avoid it! It was my first time seeing Namahage, but if I had seen it as a child, it would have been quite traumatic. . I thought. (lol) The streets of the samurai residences were so cool, and there were all kinds of shops lined up, so it was fun◎ But I don't have any photos of the streets, so I only have a photo of the inside of one shop. . I'm sorry🥲 If I go, I'll go in the fall, when the leaves look red🥰 #Domestic travel trip

Akita is renowned for its hot springs, particularly the Nyuto Onsen Village, which includes Tsurunoyu Onsen, Ogama Onsen, Magoroku Onsen, and Kuroyu Onsen. I was fortunate to visit all except Ogama and Magoroku Onsen. Note that Kuroyu Onsen typically opens around late April to early May due to heavy snow in winter. This time, I'll provide a detailed introduction to Tsurunoyu Onsen. We didn't make a reservation and luckily got the last luxurious room at the main building. The price per person is detailed in image. Except for the new main building, most rooms don't have toilets, and even those with toilets lack showers. Bathing is done before entering the hot spring, with facilities available. An 8-tatami room can accommodate up to four people. The room rate includes dinner and breakfast, and the hot spring is open 24 hours. The men's outdoor bath is mixed-gender, but don't feel shy as the milky white water offers privacy. Many women also enjoy this pool. It's a unique experience, but staying one night is sufficient as the meals are repetitive. #Akita #HotSprings #TsurunoyuOnsen

Calling all hot spring enthusiasts! Let me introduce you to a charming and lesser-known onsen, Tsuru-no-Yu, located in the Nyuto Onsen Village. This onsen is steeped in history, featuring entirely wooden structures in a traditional Japanese style. Among the four baths available, the 'White Bath' is a must-try, often referred to as the 'Beauty Bath' for its skin-smoothing effects, making it particularly popular among women. Transportation: Nestled in the mountains, Tsuru-no-Yu is not the easiest to reach. We opted for a self-drive trip, combining it with a skiing adventure at Lake Tazawa. For those using public transport, expect several transfers: JR Tazawako Station to Nyuto Onsen via bus, followed by a hotel shuttle. Scenery: The words 'wind, flower, snow, and moon' perfectly capture the essence of Tsuru-no-Yu. We were lucky to visit during a full moon, enjoying the serene experience of soaking in the hot springs while watching the snowfall. The tranquility is unmatched, with only the sounds of flowing water and falling snow to accompany you. Dining: The meals at Tsuru-no-Yu are simply outstanding, focusing on health and wellness, which might explain the longevity and slim figures of the Japanese. All ingredients are incredibly fresh, with dinner featuring seasonal grilled fish, a local yam hotpot, fragrant Akita rice, and an exquisite mushroom soba soup base. There's also a selection of sake. While breakfast is average, the fish served at both meals is exceptionally delicious, leaving a lasting impression long after returning home. #Onsen #JapaneseCuisine #HiddenTravelGems #Japan #SnowScenery

Tsuru no yu Onsen is both an onsen and a ryokan located in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, Tohoku Region, Japan. The milky-colored onsen is considered the most famous in Nyuto Hot Springs. Tourists can buy a buffet ticket and take turns soaking in the onsen. This onsen is also famous for its mixed-sex baths, which are not very private and can be seen from the outside, but women are allowed to wear clothes.😅😅 #discoveryourownjapan #japantohoku

Japan's Tohoku - The legendary Nyuto Hot Spring Village - Tsuru no Yu Hot Spring I have been to Japan so many times and have heard that many of my friends love taking hot springs, but the open-air bath that really amazed me for the first time was the Tsuru-no-Yu. I can finally understand why everyone loves taking hot springs so much. In addition to men's and women's baths, Nyuto Onsen Tsuru-no-Yu in Akita, Northeast Japan, also has an open-air mixed bath for both men and women. My sister and I didn't try it, but after my husband and son finished bathing in the men's indoor bath, they wanted to continue bathing in the open-air bath. As it turned out, there were only men at first, so we thought it was an open-air men's bath. Later, when girls started to go in, we realized that it was a mixed bath! In fact, the location of the mixed soup is quite open, so my sister and I can see the mixed soup when we pass by. In addition, you can also stay at Tsuru-no-Yu, which is super beautiful when it snows in winter, so rooms in winter are super popular! (Nyuto Onsenkyo) Nyuto Onsen Village in Akita Prefecture consists of seven accommodation facilities at the foot of Nyuto Mountain: Tsuruyu, Myonaiyu, Kuroyu Onsen, Kaniba Onsen, Magoroku Onsen, Okama Onsen, and Kyukamura. Each has its own unique hot spring source, and the quality of the hot springs is also diverse. There is also an open-air hot spring surrounded by native beech forests, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while soaking. #Nyuto Onsen #Akita #Tsuru-no-Yu #Tohoku #Japan #Accommodation #B&B #familytravel

[Nipple Hot Spring Village] is located on the Lake Tazawa Plateau in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is also designated as [National Maintenance Hot Spring Place]. This is a very old hot spring inn. The room is very old-fashioned is an old-fashioned tatami room. On the hot springs, there are black baths, white baths, medium baths (women only), and open-air mixed baths. The black and white soup can be enjoyed in a 1-person charter. There are mixed baths and women-only pools in the open-air baths. Because the spring water is milky white and you can't see the water surface, women can use it with confidence, but for some reason most of them are men. Note When women enter the indoor bath, it is best to cover them with a towel to avoid being seen by the men. Address - Japan 〒014-1204 Akita, Semboku, Tazawako Tazawa, Sendazawa National Forest 50 Tazawa Lake Tazawa Sendazawa National Forest 50 Price per person - hk$1500 (including morning and evening meals) Rating - 💜💜💜💜 #Japanese hot spring hotel #open-air bath #family good place #Japan travel

*One of the most famous hidden hot springs in Japan is Nyuto Onsenkyo. Among them, Tsuru no Yu Onsen is a popular inn with a long history. *There are several types of rooms, so you can choose according to your purpose. The Honjin where I stayed this time is a one-story building, and there is no lock, so it is secured from the inside with wood, making it a truly hidden hot spring inn, but the atmosphere is excellent! *You can enjoy the ultimate luxury of relaxing in the hot spring away from the hustle and bustle. [Accommodation] Hidden Hot Spring Tsuru no Yu Onsen Room type: Honjin 1-5 ... Take the hotel's shuttle bus from the Alpa Komakusa bus stop (Advance notice required) 　 　　　　　　 ☆Information as of June 2022. 　　　　 Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ #Breathtakingview #Secrethotspring #Photogenicspot #Hotspring #Quintessacampaign

I went to Nyuto Onsen, a hidden hot spring in Akita ♨️ I stayed at Tsuru no Yu Onsen. This is the oldest hot spring inn in the Nyuto Onsen area. The nostalgic atmosphere was wonderful, as if I had traveled back in time ✨ At Higashi Honjin, I stayed in a simple Japanese-style room with tatami mats. I was able to spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature and mountains ♪ Access: 50 Sendatsuzawa National Forest, Tazawako, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture (Bus from Tazawako Station) #Akita #NyutoOnsen #HotSpring #gw2022jp